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1955-1959 BENTLEY S1 Saloon specifications

1955-1959 BENTLEY S1 Saloon specifications Classic and Performance Car

As striking as the S1 certainly was, it was also the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud with different badges. However, gone were the traditional pre-war looks as in came a very sleek integrated body built out of alloy. The six-cylinder engine was now enlarged to 4887cc and improved brakes and front suspension were adopted, followed by a power steering option from 1956. Bentleys outsold their Rolls-Royce counterparts, so these more numerous winged-B models are generally cheaper than their Spirit of Ecstasy counterparts.

Production

  • Production:
    3072
  • Price at launch:
    £4,669
  • Price (excellent)
    £29,500
  • Price (good):
    £22,000
  • Price (average):
    £11,000
  • Price (project):
    £6,500

Performance

  • 0-60mph:
    14.2secs
  • Top speed:
    101.0mph
  • Power:
    0.0bhp
  • Torque:
    0.0lb/ft
  • MPG:
    14.0mpg

Engine

  • Configuration:
    in-line six
  • Aspiration:
    Normal
  • Fuel:
    Petrol
  • Fuel delivery:
    carburettor

Chassis

  • Suspension Front:
    Independent, coil spring
  • Suspension Rear:
    Live axle, leaf spring
  • Steering:
    worm and roller
  • Bodyframe:
    chassis and seperate body
  • Transmission:
    Three-speed automatic

Dimensions

  • Length:
    5385mm
  • Wheelbase:
    3124mm
  • Width:
    1899mm
  • Weight:
    1880kgs

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